School: Naomh Breandán (C.), Blennerville (roll number 16899)

Location:
Blennerville, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhuircheartaigh
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  2. The windy night
    Come all ye sons of Erins Isle
    And listen to my song.
    About old Irelands windy night
    Sure I won't delay you long.
    There ne're was such a night before.
    Like one thats kep in mind.
    Like the night of January the sixth
    In eighteen thirty nine
    The Kerry cows you know they're small
    Went soaring through the air.
    A funny sight it much have been
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